Michael Wang
@mwstories.bsky.social
▫️Designer + Children’s PB Author
▫️LEIF’S GIFT (June 10, 2025) Norton Young Readers
▫️rep’d by Allison Hellegers at Stimola Literary Studio
▫️SCBWI ▫️12x12
▫️ http://michaelwangstories.com/
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▫️LEIF’S GIFT (June 10, 2025) Norton Young Readers
▫️rep’d by Allison Hellegers at Stimola Literary Studio
▫️SCBWI ▫️12x12
▫️ http://michaelwangstories.com/
▫️ https://linktr.ee/mwstories
Happy Halloween from Leif & Hortus!
October 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Happy Halloween from Leif & Hortus!
The reviews are in and LEIF’S GIFT got a couple of great ones.😅😅
Thanks BOOKLIST and KIRKUS!
Thanks BOOKLIST and KIRKUS!
August 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The reviews are in and LEIF’S GIFT got a couple of great ones.😅😅
Thanks BOOKLIST and KIRKUS!
Thanks BOOKLIST and KIRKUS!
I’m grateful to Summer Rayne Oakes for the shout out! Please check out all her amazing houseplant and horticultural work @homesteadbrooklyn and @flockfingerlakes on IG and YouTube!
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July 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I’m grateful to Summer Rayne Oakes for the shout out! Please check out all her amazing houseplant and horticultural work @homesteadbrooklyn and @flockfingerlakes on IG and YouTube!
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My episode on the KitLit Love podcast with Stephanie Affinito is officially out!
Come listen as we dive into the personal inspiration behind the book, my absolute love for plants and what they do for our Earth, the varied themes you’ll likely discover, and more!
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Come listen as we dive into the personal inspiration behind the book, my absolute love for plants and what they do for our Earth, the varied themes you’ll likely discover, and more!
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E149: A Passion for Plants: LEIF’S GIFT with Michael Wang
Podcast Episode · Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book, Middle Grade and YA Authors · 07/17/2025 · 29m
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July 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
My episode on the KitLit Love podcast with Stephanie Affinito is officially out!
Come listen as we dive into the personal inspiration behind the book, my absolute love for plants and what they do for our Earth, the varied themes you’ll likely discover, and more!
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Come listen as we dive into the personal inspiration behind the book, my absolute love for plants and what they do for our Earth, the varied themes you’ll likely discover, and more!
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Celebrating the launch of Sarang Saves the School!
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to [email protected]! 🎉
📚 SARANG SAVES THE SCHOOL, illustrated by Joowon Oh, published by @candlewickpress.bsky.social, is out today!
Check it out here: buff.ly/ngZ7C9Y
📚 SARANG SAVES THE SCHOOL, illustrated by Joowon Oh, published by @candlewickpress.bsky.social, is out today!
Check it out here: buff.ly/ngZ7C9Y
July 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Celebrating the launch of Sarang Saves the School!
LEIF’S GIFT is now on audio, narrated by the talented @kurtkanazawa
Audiobooks are a fantastic way to help young readers follow along, improve comprehension, and build vocabulary. They’re also a wonderful support for children with reading challenges, making stories accessible for everyone!
Audiobooks are a fantastic way to help young readers follow along, improve comprehension, and build vocabulary. They’re also a wonderful support for children with reading challenges, making stories accessible for everyone!
July 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
LEIF’S GIFT is now on audio, narrated by the talented @kurtkanazawa
Audiobooks are a fantastic way to help young readers follow along, improve comprehension, and build vocabulary. They’re also a wonderful support for children with reading challenges, making stories accessible for everyone!
Audiobooks are a fantastic way to help young readers follow along, improve comprehension, and build vocabulary. They’re also a wonderful support for children with reading challenges, making stories accessible for everyone!
The LEIF’S GIFT window display is officially up at Books of Wonder! It was truly a gift to install it, bringing my debut book, illustrated by the amazing Lenny Wen, and published by Norton Young Readers, to life. If you’re in the NYC area, please stop by and see the display in person!
July 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
The LEIF’S GIFT window display is officially up at Books of Wonder! It was truly a gift to install it, bringing my debut book, illustrated by the amazing Lenny Wen, and published by Norton Young Readers, to life. If you’re in the NYC area, please stop by and see the display in person!
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Check out these Most Anticipated Books of 2025
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June 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Author @mwstories.bsky.social as grateful for the many ways in which members of the children’s community have helped him grow as a writer.
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Six Questions with Michael Wang
Michael Wang is an author, designer, and avid plant enthusiast. His career began in graphic design, where he worked for many years before co-founding a design studio specializing in creating and curat...
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July 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Author @mwstories.bsky.social as grateful for the many ways in which members of the children’s community have helped him grow as a writer.
Read more here: www.boonewrites.com/post/six-que...
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My debut book, LEIF’S GIFT is officially out today, and that’s absolutely plantastic! I’m so grateful to the amazing Lenny Wen as my illustrator and Norton Young Readers as my publisher. LEIF’S GIFT is available wherever books are sold.
June 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My debut book, LEIF’S GIFT is officially out today, and that’s absolutely plantastic! I’m so grateful to the amazing Lenny Wen as my illustrator and Norton Young Readers as my publisher. LEIF’S GIFT is available wherever books are sold.
Check out my plant tour of the plants from my debut book, LEIF'S GIFT. Enjoy!
June 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Check out my plant tour of the plants from my debut book, LEIF'S GIFT. Enjoy!
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Check out the Most Anticipated Books of 2025!
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June 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Check out the Most Anticipated Books of 2025!
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@ajirving.bsky.social @tanyakonerman.bsky.social
@lleslie IG @Kateywrites
@sabrinashahauthor.bsky.social @mwstories.bsky.social @nadiasalomon.bsky.social @staceybyer.bsky.social
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This aluminum 16ft-tall monument titled Dinosaur is perched atop NYC’s High Line and was created by artist Ivan Argote. Imagine if NYC pigeons were that big? Better the pigeons than the rats! 😆
#giantpigeon #highlinenyc #ivanargote #sculpture #publicartnyc
#giantpigeon #highlinenyc #ivanargote #sculpture #publicartnyc
December 2, 2024 at 5:32 PM
This aluminum 16ft-tall monument titled Dinosaur is perched atop NYC’s High Line and was created by artist Ivan Argote. Imagine if NYC pigeons were that big? Better the pigeons than the rats! 😆
#giantpigeon #highlinenyc #ivanargote #sculpture #publicartnyc
#giantpigeon #highlinenyc #ivanargote #sculpture #publicartnyc
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Every single school should have a library & a librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER!
#literacy #libraries #librarians
#literacy #libraries #librarians
November 25, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Every single school should have a library & a librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER!
#literacy #libraries #librarians
#literacy #libraries #librarians
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An unnerving problem to have, but a good one.
Bluesky is growing so fast it's racing to get hold of more servers, its COO says
Bluesky's explosive growth to 21 million users has pushed the company's 20-person team into "firefighting mode," says COO Rose Wang.
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November 25, 2024 at 12:34 AM
An unnerving problem to have, but a good one.
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Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed.
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
November 24, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed.
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
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Once upon a time I researched the stories behind the logos of 32 book publishing houses.
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The Tales Behind the Branding of 32 Storied Book Publishers
Logos fight for center stage in the theatre of our attention — but not when we’re holding a book. Publishing houses tuck their marks away. Each book is an autonomous property, best known by its cover…
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November 22, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Once upon a time I researched the stories behind the logos of 32 book publishing houses.
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Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people
November 19, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people
Phew! Overall a positive review from #npr for the movie #wicked … can’t wait to see it. How about you?
#arianagrande #cynthiaerivo
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#arianagrande #cynthiaerivo
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'Wicked' defies gravity, if not time
The movie adaptation of Wicked brings a pop superstar and Tony winner together for career-high performances.
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November 20, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Phew! Overall a positive review from #npr for the movie #wicked … can’t wait to see it. How about you?
#arianagrande #cynthiaerivo
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#arianagrande #cynthiaerivo
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Now that’s a mushroom! 🍄 Learn about the actual #fungi that inspired the magic #mushroom in #Aliceinwonderland . . .
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November 17, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Now that’s a mushroom! 🍄 Learn about the actual #fungi that inspired the magic #mushroom in #Aliceinwonderland . . .
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👋 #bluesky it’s good to be here! I’m a #picturebook author excited to explore and connect with #kidlit fans and the children’s #writingcommunity.
My debut book LEIF’S GIFT illustrated by @lennywendraws.bsky.social and published by Norton Young Readers will be out June 2025.
My debut book LEIF’S GIFT illustrated by @lennywendraws.bsky.social and published by Norton Young Readers will be out June 2025.
November 15, 2024 at 10:44 PM
👋 #bluesky it’s good to be here! I’m a #picturebook author excited to explore and connect with #kidlit fans and the children’s #writingcommunity.
My debut book LEIF’S GIFT illustrated by @lennywendraws.bsky.social and published by Norton Young Readers will be out June 2025.
My debut book LEIF’S GIFT illustrated by @lennywendraws.bsky.social and published by Norton Young Readers will be out June 2025.